Comments on: Monday practice

By: Lawrence Ross

Lawrence Ross — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:58:50 +0000

Thanks JO! Now get some sleep.

By: Jonathan Okanes

Jonathan Okanes — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:48:49 +0000

Lawrence, I wouldn’t say there is any dramatic difference between the tailbacks, although Vereen may be the most explosive. Covaughn DeBoskie perhaps is the more powerful runner.

By: CalAlum97

CalAlum97 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:30:56 +0000

But it’s true, other than the experienced O-line, the offense is indeed full of yet unproven rookies, even Best (though I expect great things from him). The offense will undoubtedly struggle in the early part of the season: getting comfortable with the playbook, eachother, themselves, game situations, etc. I do think they will adapt nicely and gel pretty quickly, however, and begin to excel. Maybe by the Zona St. game. In the meantime, look for the defense to win games for us!

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By: Jan K Oski

Jan K Oski — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:12:22 +0000

Anxious,

There are always injuries in spring ball. I think I read someone being surprised by that fact every year. Yes, they are happening to players at Cal’s big questions, but it is too early to predict what this team is made of. In August, we will have a much clearer picture.

Don’t feed the trolls!

By: MoreNCsarecoming

MoreNCsarecoming — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:14:54 +0000

JO – We would appreciate your comments on these too.

Bottom 10 Football Grad Rates: Division I-A
San Jose State 32%
Florida Atlantic 33%
Arizona 39%
Texas 40%
Georgia 41%
Central Florida 42%
New Mexico 43%
Cal 44%
Alabama 44%
Minnesota 44%
UTEP 44%

San Jose State has been showing up on the “bottom 10″ list every year, and finally has landed in the absolute bottom spot, with the worst football graduation rate in all of Division I-A. Last year, San Jose State had the worst basketball graduation rate, so the Spartans have the sad distinction of having the worst grad rate in the nation in the two major sports in consecutive years. Joining San Jose State in the bottom 10 this year is another Bay Area program: Cal. Texas and Alabama

By: MoreNCsarecoming

MoreNCsarecoming — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:13:32 +0000

JO – while you are at it would you please research and comment on these numbers.

Football Graduation Rates: Pac-10
Stanford 94%
Washington 66%
Oregon State 60%
Oregon 59%
UCLA 59%
Washington State 57%
Arizona State 56%
USC 55%
Cal 44%
Arizona 39%

Stanford continues to have the leading football graduation rate in the Pac 10. Cal’s graduation rate continues to languish near the bottom of the conference. We hear from Cal’s administration and fans that things have changed, and the football graduation rate is improving. We’ve heard that before, but so far, we haven’t seen it in the NCAA’s numbers. It may be true that Cal’s grad rate really is improving now. If so, the results will show up in future years. In the meantime, Cal football’s 44% grad rate in the most recent NCAA report reflects Cal’s performance during the recent past. We think it’s fair and responsible to hold Cal accountable for that performance.

By: toparchitect

toparchitect — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:07:48 +0000

JO.

Thank you for the updates. I enjoy every moment of it. Can’t wait to see the next. It’s been very boring to wait for the next season. So, This give us some insight of how the team comes together.

Please don’t be bothered by those nuckle stubborn head that gave you negative comments.

We will take it all as information, and not as opion.

Keep it comming.

Go Bears.

By: Anxius in Antioch

Anxius in Antioch — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:40:47 +0000

It sounds like this year’s Spring Practice was somewhat compromised by a slew of injuries to the young receivers and running backs who really could have used the reps. Nate’s injury made it harder to do a Longshore/Riley evaluation. From what I gathered from practice reports, the receiving corps has a long way to go before it reaches the level of performance we saw last season. I’m cautiuosly optimistic about the defense. Except for the O-line the offense seems like a real work-in- progress.

By: CalAlum97

CalAlum97 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:12:20 +0000

No feeding zone!

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By: MoreNCsarecoming

MoreNCsarecoming — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:42:39 +0000

Oooops….you know what they say about “glass houses” and those who live in them.

http://origin.insidebayarea.com/dailyreview/ci_9003796

Best regards

MoreNCsarecoming